Our signature offerings
core classes
newborn
0 – 3 months
register while pregnant
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infant
3 – 6 months
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rising
toddler
6 – 12 months
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toddler
12 – 18 months
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second time
moms
0 – 3 months
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breastfeeding
support group
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OUR FLAGSHIP LOCATION
core classes
newborn
0 – 3 months
infant
3 – 6 months
rising toddler
6 – 12 months
toddler
12 – 18 months
second time moms
0 – 3 months
breastfeeding support group
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meet the owner
Becca Kushner
Location Owner | Newport Mesa
A mom of two girls and has a professional background as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Becca joined New Mom School as an Instructor in 2022 and had the opportunity to participate in the Second Time Mom class when her second daughter was born. Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist and joining New Mom School, Becca worked as a Youth Programs Director in different communities around Orange County and Los Angeles. She is passionate about connecting people and making Mamas feel comfortable and ready to take on motherhood. New Mom School is thrilled to have Becca step into the role of Studio Owner for New Mom School Newport Mesa and to have her continue to grow such a beautiful community.
our team
Mahri Lusby
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Jami Suryan
PROGRAM MANAGER, PLAYGROUP
Kim Kased
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Elizabeth Bouldin
INSTRUCTOR
Liz Gazin
INSTRUCTOR
Shelly Jacobs, IBCLC
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP LEADER
Bri Rhyne
INSTRUCTOR
Hayley Goldberg
INSTRUCTOR, PARENTING TODDLERS CLASS
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our visiting experts
Dr. Meredith Hansen
PSYCHOLOGIST
Keira
Merkovsky
LCSW
R. DeDe
Soto
ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY
Liz
Koren
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Heather
Steffens
PEDIATRIC SLEEP
CONSULTANT & FEEDING SPECIALIST
Laurel
Herzog
PHOTOGRAPHER
Hoag Pelvic Health Program
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
our network of resources
Breastfeeding Support
New Mom School
Breastfeeding Support Group – FREE!
newmomschoostg.wpenginepowered.com/breastfeeding-support
Shelly Jacobs, IBCLC
shellyjacobs.com/.
Postpartum Support In The Home
Newborn Nurtury
Day and Night Support Services
*Discounts Available For Our Class Members
(714) 747-5097
newbornnurtury.com/
Postpartum Therapists
Keira Merkovsky, LCSW
(949) 293-9643
counselingwithkeira.com
Laura Navarro-Pickens, LCSW
(562) 882-7901
therapistlaura.com
Shira Kfir, LCSW
(949) 943-0445
shirakfirlcsw.com
Low-Cost Therapy Services
livingsuccesscenter.org
Psychiatrists
Sonya Rasminsky, MD
sonyarasminsky.com
Harbor Psychiatry & Mental Health
harbormentalhealth.com
Postpartum Mental Health Resources
Hoag Maternal Mental Health Referral Line
949-764-5333
Postpartum Support International
(800) 944-4773
postpartum.net
OC Postpartum Wellness Program
(714) 480-5160
OChealthinfo.Com/Bhs/About/Pi
Postpartumdepression.Org
postpartumdepression.org
Couples Therapy
Meredith Hansen, PSY D
Drmeredithhansen.com
Chelsea Crow-Fuentes, LMFT
babybumptherapy.com
Courtney Shen Deshetler, PSY D
Socalcouplestherapy.com
Curry Psychology Group
currypsychology.com/
Insight Psychology Center
Insightpsychologycenter.com
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic Sanity
Women’s Health Physical Therapist
pelvicsanity.com/
Hoag Pelvic Health Program
Women’s Health Physical Therapist
(800) 400-4624
Hoag.Org/Specialties-Services/Other-Programs-Services/Pelvic-Health/
Pediatric Chiropractor
Dr. Valerie Farino, DC
drvaleriechiropractic.com
Dr. Tara Olivieri, DC
olivieriwellness.com
Pediatric Physical, OT, Speech Therapies
Pure Pediatric Therapy
purepeds.com/
Dr. Katie Donnelly, PT (In-Home Treatment)
PTforbaby.com
Acupuncture
Joyce Wellness Group
Dr. Megan Joyce
joycewellness.com
Dr. Christine Sanmiquel, L.AC
In-Home Treatment
ommami.com
Dr. Lauren Messelbeck, MS, L.AC
lifepointacupuncture.com
Samara White, LAC
Acupuncture and Craniosacral Therapy
counterpointwellness.com
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Heather Steffens
Bonne Nuit Baby
bonnenuitbaby.com/Meet-Heather
Maternity Benefits & Employing Help In The Home
Lisa Pierson-Weinberger, Esq.
lawofficelpw.com
Newborn and Family Photography
Poppy Lea Photography
poppyleaphotography.com
Infertility Support
Infertility Unfiltered
Victoria Niño
infertilityunfiltered.com
Parenting Coach
Hayley Goldberg, LMFT
Heart Of Connecting
heartofconnecting.com
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